Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron has decided not to play in the Senior Bowl. / Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports

by Cliff Kirkpatrick, USA TODAY Sports

by Cliff Kirkpatrick, USA TODAY Sports

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron has no plans to play in a postseason all-star game before the NFL draft, he said in a statement.

McCarron, a Mobile native, received an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl on Jan. 25 in his hometown, but declined the offer Tuesday.

He plans to concentrate on training for the NFL scouting combine and Alabama's pro day, where he can work out for scouts.

McCarron waited to make the decision until after the season when he could sign with an agent, Todd France, and receive advice.

NFL Draft Countdown ranks him the No. 5 quarterback available in the draft. CBS Sports ranks him the No. 8 player at his position, the 102nd overall prospect and projects him as a third-round draft pick.

Smart staying for now: Defensive coordinator Kirby Smart was courted by Georgia, but that search is over, and Smart will remain with the Crimson Tide.

Florida State defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt, a former Alabama assistant, was hired by Georgia on Tuesday.

Pruitt, who played for the Tide, spent one year with the Seminoles after three with Alabama as the defensive backs coach.

Recruiting rankings: Revised recruiting rankings were released by 247 Sports, and there was heavy representation by future Crimson Tide players.

Cornerback Tony Brown, now enrolled, moved up 11 spots to No. 16 in the country. Others who moved up are running back Bo Scarbrough, up three spots to No. 35, defensive tackle Josh Frazier, up 67 to No. 36, and receiver Cameron Sims,up 18 to No. 81.

Former No. 1 overall offensive lineman Cameron Robinson slipped to No. 3. Also ranked high are defensive end Da'Shawn Hand at No. 7 and linebacker Christian Miller at No. 14, both down two. Quarterback David Cornwell dropped eight to No. 65.

White staying: Rumors have circulated that junior receiverDeAndrew White would leave early for the NFL draft, but he posted Tuesday afternoon on Twitter that he will remain at Alabama for hsi senior season.

Lacy, Fluker honored: Former Alabama running back Eddie Lacywas named the Pro Football Writers of America NFL rookie of the year on Tuesday. The group also named Lacy and former Crimson Tide offensive tackle D.J. Fluker to its all-rookie team.

Lacy, a second-round pick by Green Bay, led all NFL rookies and with 1,178 rushing yards on 284 carries, with 11 total touchdowns. Lacy, who started 15 games, added 35 receptions for 257 yards.

Fluker, a first-round selection by San Diego, starred at right tackle for the Chargers, helping them to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2009.